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How to Explain a Sabbatical on Your Resume
In this episode of The Resume Room, Lucas and Luna tackle a growing trend: the intentional career break. With data from LinkedIn showing a 45% increase in sabbatical listings on profiles since 2022, they explore how to frame a sabbatical for travel, family, or personal projects as a strategic advantage rather than a resume gap. Lucas walks through specific wording changes—replacing 'Took time off' with 'Completed a planned career break focused on cross-cultural communication'—and shares a real client example who landed a director role after a six-month trip through…
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